But the thing that really has my attention: groundbreaking and heartbreaking footage of the fire’s devastation from a drone. Even though I’ve personally covered many devastating wildfires during my days reporting for KHQ in Spokane, watching the video had a big impact on me. It’s powerful.

And one of the coolest things? The creator of the drone footage is giving us all a chance to help fire victims. Visit the page and donate to the ‘tip jar’ – the drone photographer says that money will be donated to local communities.

Lightning started these fires and more are likely this summer.

Hopefully the next round will be less devastating than the Carlton Complex which devastated communities like Pateros, Washington.

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About Bruce Sussman

Bruce Sussman has been forecasting Northwest weather for more than 20 years. He was the Chief Meteorologist at Koin News in Portland for 7 years and the Weekend Meteorologist at KGW for 10 years, and prior to that worked in Spokane news. He is a member of the American Meteorological Society. Bruce graduated from University of Missouri and completed advanced Meteorology studies at Mississippi State .... Read More…